Types of Conflict and Thoughts
A struggle between two opposing forces is called? It can be against another character, nature, society, or even themselves.
conflict
The beginning of a story where the author introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation is called?
exposition
The series of events that make up a story is called?
plot
The character or force that works against the protagonist and creates conflict is called?
antagonist
The words that characters say to each other is called?
dialogue
When a character struggles with an outside force including nature, society, or another character is called?
external conflict
The end of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved is called?
resolution
The big idea or lesson the author wants readers to understand from the story is called?
Theme
The main character in the story who is trying to solve a problem is called?
protagonist
Dialogue is shown with what on either side of character's words?
"She loves ice cream!" said mom.
quotation marks
When the character struggles within his/her own mind or heart is called?
Character vs. Self - the character struggles with making a decision
inner conflict
A series of events that build tension and make the conflict more complicated and leads up to the climax is called?
Rising Action
Where and when (past, present, future) the story takes place is called?
setting
A character that does not experience a change is called?
static character
When the story goes back in time to show something that happened before the current events is called?
flashback
What a character is thinking or feeling inside, even if they don't say it out loud is called?
inner thoughts
The event that kicks off the main conflict and gets the story moving is called?
Inciting incident
The events that happen after the climax as the story starts to wind down is called?
rising action
A character that experiences great change in the story is called?
dynamic character
Hints or clues the author gives about what might happen later in the story is called?
foreshadowing
The three types of external conflict are called?
Character vs. Character - the character struggles with another character.
Character vs. Nature - the character struggles with nature (weather, environment)
Character vs. Society - the character struggles with the rules and norms
The most exciting or intense part of the story, usually when the main character faces the biggest challenge. It's the turning point for the main character and called?
Climax
Every short story, novel, movie, television series, and even some poems and songs have the following 3 things:
plot, setting, and characters
How a character changes or grows throughout the story based on their experiences is called?
character development
The way the story is told—who is telling it and how much they know is called? (Examples: first person, third person limited, third person omniscient)
point of view